Shani Bhagavan, Shaneesvara, Saneesvara, Shaneesvaran, Shani Deva. Shani is a Deva and son of Surya (the Hindu Sun God) and his wife Chhaya (Shadow goddess) and hence also known as Chayyaputra.

He is the elder brother of Yama, the Hindu God of death, who in some scriptures corresponds to the deliverance of justice

. Interestingly, Surya's two sons Shani and Yama judge. Shani gives us the results of one's deeds through one's life through appropriate punishments and rewards;

Yama grants the results of one's deeds after death.

[1] It is said that when Shani opened his eyes as a baby for the very first time, the sun went into an eclipse, which clearly denotes the impact of Shani on astrological charts. He is known as the greatest teacher. Shani dev is said to be very harmful to those who follow the path of betrayal, backstabbing and unjust revenge. He is known in Hindu scriptures as the greatest trouble giver as well as the greatest well wisher. He is depicted dark in colour, clothed in black; holding a sword, arrows and two daggers and variously mounted on a black crow

The worship of Lord Hanuman is a panacea for the harsh effects of the 'unfavourable' presence of Lord Shani. In the Ramayana, Lord Hanuman is said to have rescued Shani from the clutches of Ravana and in gratitude, Shani promised Hanuman that anyone who prayed to Him (Hanuman), especially on Saturdays, would be rescued from the "malefic" effects of Saturn, or at the very least, the effects would be softened. read hanuman chalisa click here

Another version of the encounter between Lord Hanuman and Shani Bhagavan is that once Shani climbed on to Hanuman's shoulder, implying that Shani's influence was beginning on Lord Hanuman. At this, Hanuman assumed a large size, and Shani was caught painfully between Hanuman's shoulders and the ceiling of the room they were in. As the pain was unbearable, Lord Shani requested Lord Hanuman to release him, promising in return, that if a person prayed to Lord Hanuman, he (Shani) would moderate or eliminate the malefic effects of his influence on that person; following this, Lord Hanuman released Shani.

Shani Shingnapur Lord Shaneshwara Sani Shiganapur (remedy for saturn) Jai Sani deva Another important Shrine for Lord Shani is in Maharashtra, India. Shingnapur is Reachd half-way between Shirdi and Aurangabad. The deity here is "Swayambhu" that is self emerged from earth in form of Black but imposing stone. Though no one knows exact period, it is believed that Swayumbhu shaneeswara was found from time immemorial by shepherds of then local hamlet. It is believed be in existence at least since Kaliyugam.

The story of swayambhu (=Sanskrit self-evolved deity) handed down from generations through word of mouth, goes something like this : When the Shepherd touched stone with a pointed rod the stone began bleeding. The shepherds were astounded soon whole village hamlet gathered around to watch the miracle. On that night Lord Shaneeswara appeared in the dream of most devoted and pious of the shepherds. He told the shepherd that he is "Shaneeswara".

He also told that the Unique looking Black Stone is His swayambhu form. The shepherd prayed and asked Lord whether he should construct a temple for him. To this, Lord Shani Mahatma said there is no need for a roof as the whole sky is his roof and he preferred to be under open sky. He asked the shephered to do daily pooja and 'tailabhishekam' every Saturday without fail. He also promised the whole hamlet will have no fear of dacoits or burglars or thieves. So, Lord Shaneeswara can be seen even today, in the open yard without any roof above.

To this day, there are no doors for any house, shop, temple. It is to be seen to believe that even post office has no door, not to speak of locks. Due to fear of Lord Shani, none of the structures, be it dwelling houses, huts, shops etc. situated within one kilometer radius of this Lord Shani temple, have neither doors and locks. No thievery or burglary ever occurred here in this hamlet called Shani Shingnapur.

Some who have tried to steal have died vomiting blood within minutes of their act and before they could cross the boundary. Many others are said have received varied punishments such as long sickness, mental imbalance etc. This Shani Shingnapur is visited daily by thousands of devotees praying for Lord Shaneswara's favour.

The place is busiest on Saturdays. Shani Trayodasi is considered to be a favorite day for the lord. Similarly Saturday falling on 'Amavasya'(new moon day in Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam) is considered to be a favorites day for the Lord Shaneeswara. Thousands of devotees seeking his blessings throng this temple in thousands.

There are so many things about the rich spiritual heritage of India, its enevitable to have a blog too, to post the events, online puja and different Puja yatra's we organise time to time..! One of the unique aspects of the village Shiganapur is that houses here have no door- frames or locks on them for safety. They are in fact not needed. The people here believe that it is the benediction of the god that no crime ever occurs in this village.

To worship the Lord Shaneshwara in Shinganapur, a devotee has to take a head bath and proceed in wet clothes to the platform where the swayambhu idol of Shani Maharaj exists. The devotee then circumambulates, offers prayers and performs Abhishek-s with water from the holy well in the vicinity and sesame oil.

Sacrificial offerings are not permitted here. Any male devotee can go up to the platform wearing a wet cloth but women are enjoined to offer worship without mounting the platform There is another well from which water is fetched only for Shani Maharaj's rituals. Women are forbidden to use this well.

Devotees are expected to follow some rules also known as Sanket They lead a disciplined life abstaining from Liquor and meat. The social relations of people are marked by trust, co-operation and empathy. Their life styles are based on reverence for nature in other words ecologically compatible, besides socially and economically sustainable norms. Shinganapur is a village situated at a distance of 6 kms from Ghodegaon on Aurangabad Ahmedanagar road in Maharashtra. It is 84 Kms from Aurangabad and 35kms from Ahmednagar.

Unlike other places of worship, at the shrine in Shinganapur there are no long queues and no waiting period. Devotees need not even wait for a priest. If needed priests are there on Saturdays and Mondays to offer puja and abhishek. Our generous effort is to share the special ways of doing a puja at a specific temple in a right manner, to get the full advantage of the power houses of positive energy, thats the holy plces of INDIA.

How many of you have had a darshan at Shirdi...? You yourself can analyse that after travelling from distant places, you get to do Darshan of your beloved god. We dont beleive in this kind of Darshan. Go to Shani Shingnapur, We can make you do a abhishek of shani dev at shingnapur, where you yourself do the abhishek I hope this information is enough to guide you to go to shani singnapur

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The planet Saturn is known as Shani in Vedic Astrology. Shani is one of the navgrah or 9 planets. Saturn is said to teach one to be more responsible and disciplined. Saturn makes a full round of the zodiacal sign once in 30 years. During the transit when Saturn moves from one sign to the next after every 2-1/2 years. This movement brings about major effects in the life of individual. Every person has to go through at least some phases in life under the influence of Saturn. If the phase is thoughtfully taken as a learning period, it gives ample of life long advantage. It can be for Good or bad depending on the phase of life a person is in.

A well placed Saturn gives patience, keen observation and ability to work hard. A bad Saturn, on the other hand, makes a person depressed, an escapist, lazy, quarrelsome, sorrowful, irresponsible creature, with tendencies towards drug abuse, and alcohol. Saturn rules bones, teeth, knees and Ears. All long and lingering diseases like gout, rheumatism, cancer and leprosy come under his portfolio.

Saturn rules Capricorn and Aquarius signs. He is the star lord of pushya, Anuradha and Uttara Bhadra pada stars in Vedic astrology. Saturn is at its peak in Libra and debilitated in Aries. Mercury, Venus, Rahu and Ketu are his friendly signs. Sun, Moon and Mars are considered to be his enemies. Jupiter has a neutral relationship to Saturn. Saturday is the day of Shani and blue and black are his favorite colors. Neelam or Blue Sapphire is the Gemstone representing Planet Saturn. gems should be worn after consulting the Astrologer

According to legend, Shani is a devotee of Lord Shiva. As mentioned in the "Navagraha Pidahara Sthothram" of "Brahmanda Purana", anybody who chants the following sthothra is relieved from all the ill effects of Shani. Suryaputhro Deerghadeho Vishaalaakshah Shivapriyah Mandachaarah Prasannathmaa peedam harathu me Shanih As a God, Saturn is black in color, short in stature and lame because of injured legs. Shani is the son of Surya and Chhaya, the Shadow Goddess. Manu and Yama are his brothers. Shani's vehicle is a vulture. Shani is the ruler of our destinies and keeps an eye on our deeds and depending on our Karmas we will be rewarded or punished by Shani.

The Shaneeswara Mantra In Tamil: Sangadangal Theerpai Shani Bagavane Mangalam Ponga Manam Vaitharul Vai Sacharavindri Saaga neriyil Icchagam Vaazha Innarul Thaa Thaa According to the Vedic astrology, in order to get protection against the bad effects of Saturn's transit, the following are the possible remedies during the important transits of Saturn - Kanta Sani (When Saturn transits through the eighth house from the natal moon sign), Sade-sati (when Saturn transits through the twelfth, first and second houses from the natal moon sign) -

* Pray to Shree Hanuman ji in His Supreme Cosmic Form, which is the Form in which He shook Shani Bhagavan off of His back and the form in which He received divine blessings and instructions from Surya, the Sun God.

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